The Argentine club of controversial nonsense

The nickname he receives Deportivo Riestra Barrio Colon Development Associationit occurred to him that he had not even painted:’The Malevo’. In Argentine slang, a malevo is a person with a vulgar attitude, who seeks all kinds of tricks to survive and lives in the suburbs and low-lying neighborhoods in the south of the city of Buenos Airesas Pompeiiwhere is he from? Deportivo Riestra. He Riestra He has become fodder for the media by accumulating extravagant situations over the years to get everyone talking about him. Mostly bad, but they talked, about that.

First ‘A’ course

This morning the second episode of First Division Argentina and the Riestraafter facing Independent of Rivadaviahas remained in the middle of the table, above historic clubs such as its neighbors ‘Ciclón’ in San Lorenzo de Almagro or the ‘lepers’ of Ñuls (Newell’s Old Boys). They achieved promotion to ‘A’ last season when they moved down from ‘D’.

This climb coincided with when he got it Victor Stinfale in 2012, lawyer (represented Maradona) and owner of ‘Speed’ energy drink whose color is black. The intention is to be the owner of a team with a black kit and there are several teams in ‘D’ (Phoenix, The Future or Claypole) but ended up choosing the Riestra reaching a verbal agreement, without anything being signed, according to the then president Jose Tirri.

His stadium, Guillermo Lazawith a capacity of 3,000 seats, does not comply with the regulations for the facilities that a club must have in the city. First Division Argentina but, even, can play at home. Some strings must be pulled Stinfale for them to allow. It is in the shadow of New San Lorenzo de Almagro Gasometer with a capacity of 47,964 spectators and no artificial light so it is only played during the day. He Riestra It has a reputation for being a club that always plays ‘al fleje’ (to the limit). By all means. AND Stinfale answer it.

Defend Hitler, if it pays well

Victor Stinfale He wanted to be a footballer, but his project was cut short when a coach left him on the bench in the reserve team. New Chicago and decided to change the glove for the right one. As a lawyer he achieved fame from a client list that was no less dedicated: Luis “El Gordo” Valorbank robber; Jose Barritaleader of the fans Boca La Doce; William Schlenkermember of The Plank Drunksbold bar of river and accused of a crime; Luciano Garbellanoowner of Spartacus and Reverse brothels; the Syrian arms dealer Monzer Al Kassarand the former policeman Carlos Telleldinaccused in the massacre of AMIAan attack against Argentina’s Jewish community. Someone baptized Stinfale as “devil’s advocate.” And he did not deny that fame: “Yes hitler “He gives me a million dollars, I defend him.” He also spent 70 days in prison accused of “facilitating a place for the sale of narcotics, murder and serious negligent damage” for being an organizer through his company. Energy Groupwho shop for ‘Speed’ and Block water, after the tragedy of the ‘Time Wrap’ electronic festival in 2016 where 5 people died and many others were injured.

His friendship with Maradona allowed ’10’ to direct first team training in the field of The candle (purchased from Boca Juniors), gave speeches and even watched games in a stadium ‘box’ Guillermo Laza. He was with the Argentine star until his last days.

Promotion after promotion

He Riestra achieved two consecutive promotions: to First C in 2014 and the Primera B in 2015. In this category it will start to have a negative reputation, due to favorable arbitration decisions. In the 2016-17 season, he played the tie Communication to climb on B National and there was controversy.

With five minutes remaining, uncalled players came onto the field and stopped the match. The AFA He deducted 20 points for the situation, although he later reduced the penalty to 10. The team lost the category, although it rebounded the following season, benefiting from the decision of AFA of, in the middle of the championship, becoming five promotions in First Metropolitan B. . That match had another peculiarity that led to renewed controversy and that was the expansion of the size of the venues. Photos taken the day after the game showed the double marking and the decision of Deportivo Riestra to resize the area rectangle.

Various spenders

There are several club actions to gain fame. On the third day of Argentinian Cup, Riestra facing to Newell and in the 40th minute they made their debut Matthew Apollonius At 14 years and 29 days, the youngest player to enter the playing field in Argentine soccer. After this, the boy was never heard from again.

In the locker room Riestra you won’t hear cumbia but only electronic music, one of the weaknesses of Stinfale. And, in the cause of promoting the energy drink, he changed the precedents in the field of ‘Malevo’ in a show with a DJ and entertainment.

The other was a preseason training session in January at three in the morning. Photos of the players exercising on the beach with tourists enjoying their vacation at the lively beach bar have gone viral.

The club’s latest prank was to summon and make a streamer play an official match. facing Velezon day 22, Ivan Bukhajerukknown for’Spreen‘, appeared as a starter, was on the field for 78 seconds, a player from Riestra He committed a foul and was substituted without touching the ball. But the marketing operation is done: days before, the streamer prepares his thousands of followers with announcements that have generated expectations.

Obviously, other Argentine soccer professionals took it badly considering it a lack of respect for the profession and a disgrace. There were investigations the AFA (Argentine Football Association) on whether there was a bet on the matter. He DT of Riestra, Cristian ‘The Ogre’ Fabbianiadmitted that “He sells cans and he pays me for the can” when asked why he allowed the presence of ‘Spreen‘.

All for marketing. For better or worse.